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Tips For Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy

07 March 2017

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Your third trimester

Pregnant Insurance Lady

When is My Third Trimester?

The third trimester lasts from the 29th week of pregnancy (seventh month) until birth

What's happening to my body?

Your little one will grow a lot bigger in the third trimester. You may experience more aches and swelling as you carry your growing baby around

In the first few weeks after conception:

Baby fetus

Week 32:

Your baby's bones are fully formed. The baby can now open and close its eyes and start to sense light

Baby upside down

Week 34:

Your baby turns southward, settling into a heads down, bottom up position.

Baby

Baby fetus

Week 36:

Your baby is considered full term and his or her organs are ready to function on their own

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At this stage, your baby should weigh between 2 to 3 kilogram

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What Early Pregnancy Side Effects/Symptoms Will I Face, and How Can I Cope with Them?

Pregnant Lady sitting on Yoga ball

ABDOMINAL ACHINESS

When sitting, elevate your feet on a footstool or pillow to relieve abdominal aches

Lady sitting in an elevated position

VARICOSE VEINS

(swollen and enlarged veins that occur on legs and feet - blue or dark purple colour)

Similiar to abdominal aches, relieve pressure off your feet by keeping your legs in an elevated position while you sit

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BACKACHES

Sleep on your side instead of your back while keeping one or both knees bent

Lady sitting in an elevated position

STRETCH MARKS

Moisturize your stomach by massaging with aroma oil before bathing

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LEAKY BREASTS

When you begin to feel a slight tingly sensation of a leak, apply firm pressure to your breasts by crossing your arms over your chest and hugging yourself

Lady sitting in an elevated position

LACK OF BLADDER CONTROL

Try Kegel exercises, work up three sets of 30 Kegel exercises daily

What will my Third Doctor's Appointment be Like?

During the third trimester, you'll start seeing your healthcare provider more frequently. Besides determining the baby's position and checking your cervix on how your body prepares for childbirth, your doctor will regularly:

Pregnant Lady sitting on Yoga ball

Test your urine for protein

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Check your blood pressure

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Check your hands and legs for any swelling

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Measure your fundal height (the approximate length of your uterus)

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Listen to the foetal heart rate

What are the common worries and questions at this stage?

What is premature birth?

Takes place more than 3 weeks before the baby is due
Pregnancies usually last for 40 weeks, so a premature birth is one that occurs before the 37th week

What is premature birth?

Short - term complications: Premature babies may end up having problems related to their breathing, brain, temperature control, etc
Long - term complications: Premature babies may end up with impaired cognitive skills, vision and hearing problems.

What kinds of treatment and support would there be if this happens?

Incubator

Placing the baby in an incubator

Pregnant Lady sitting on Yoga ball

Monitoring for vital signs

Incubator

Giving the baby a blood transfusion

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Replenishing fluids

Things to Take Note of:

During this period, it's advised that you say in relatively close proximity to your doctor or midwife in case you go into labor early. The third trimester is also when you would be less mobile than before:

Pregnant Lady sitting on Yoga ball

Travel restrictions take effect during the third trimester

Pregnant Lady sitting on Yoga ball

Airlines may advise that you fly only with permission from your healthcare provider

What should I pack to the Hospital?

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Socks

Pregnant Lady sitting on Yoga ball

Your own comfortable pillow

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Backless Slippers

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Toiletries

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Lotion

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Comfortable nursing bras

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Lip Balm

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A going home outfit

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Your baby's first outfit

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Read on more below for our handy tips on the journey to motherhood:

References

https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/im-pregnant/pregnancy-calendar/first-trimester-weeks-1-12
https://www.fitpregnancy.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-calendar/your-first-trimester-week-week
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/first-trimester
http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/first-trimester-of-pregnancy#1
http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-trimester-of-pregnancy.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-and-baby-care.aspx
https://www.webmd.com/baby/1to3-months
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/eating-smoked-fish-and-cold-meats-during-pregnancy.aspx?categoryid=54?subcategoryid=216

The above articles are intended for informational purposes only. AIA accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles.

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